This Ticonderoga

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In this song, the main singer, Anthony Kiedis pulls from his many relationships. As stated in an interview that “there were years when Kiedis slept with more than 100… Read More

Jun. 17, 20161 viewer32.3K views

This Ticonderoga Lyrics

[Verse 1]
I met a man in a rock 'n' roll band, he said, "Won't you come with me?"
I let him know that I could not go, you see, I get mine for free

[Chorus]
We are all just soldiers in this battlefield of life
One thing that's for certain is my burning appetite

[Verse 2]
Step inside the emotional ride, I could use some company
Illusionary is so damn scary; I call my best friend Flea

[Chorus]
This Ticonderoga is an element that shines
Connected by the great unknown between us, there are lines

[Bridge]
Yes, I told her that I'm the older cat
Can I scratch your back all day? I would not have it any other way, well
Means so much to me. Can you see the we?
What are we ever gonna do when all I wanna be is next to you?

[Verse 3]
I took a girl from the underworld, and I held her way too tight
When it's all been said and done, she was not up for the fight

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[Chorus]
We are all just soldiers in this open field of time
Hoping to get with you when you get right with your mind

[Bridge]
It's my favorite, so I savor it
I must report that life is short, so of your love I'll take ten quarts, well
There's no end to this, don't pretend to miss
You and you would not repent for sitting on my elephant and
Am I crazy to join the lazy zoo?
All these human butterflies and cactus flowers, swollen eyes, and
I want the devil's share of you, I do declare
Again, I'm asking, can I do when all these animals want
To be just like you

[Verse 4]
I met a girl with long, black hair, and she opened up so wide
A daffodil growing in Brazil, and I picked her for my bride

[Chorus]
We are all just soldiers in this epic, loving flight
And no one that I know has ever really done it right

[Outro]
Done it right
Done it right
Done it right
Done it right

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In this song, the main singer, Anthony Kiedis pulls from his many relationships. As stated in an interview that “there were years when Kiedis slept with more than 100 partners.”

The name of the song pulls from the brand name of Ticonderoga Pencils, as Ticonderogas not only come in packs but are frequently used and thrown aside. The Ticonderoga reference reflects his view on women and relationships at the time, all simply meant to be used and indifferent to one another.
However, “This Ticonderoga” refers to one specific woman, possibly the relationship he had with Model Helena Vestergaard, which he has stated influenced this specific album.